Savvy Gift Ideas for Men | Holiday Survival Guide

November 8, 2013

So what do you get “the guy who has everything,” or someone who is extremely vague about what they want? Humorous gifts are always a good route to take. Then again, a technologically savvy gift is sure to impress as well. Maybe even some dried meat to satisfy his carnal appetite.

Whatever the case is, we’ve got you covered.

Surprise a dude in your life with these creative gifts and discover some websites to help you start your search.

“Gifts for Men. That Don’t Suck.” is Cool Material’s slogan, and it’s pretty accurate. From clothing and accessories to art and some fancy gadgets, this website features goods that are sure to brighten up his holidays.

Top Finds:

Bluetooth POP Phone The Bluetooth POP phone could be perfect for those who are constantly on the phone at home. It’s comfortable, classic, and eliminates up to 96% of absorbed radiation. Your brain thanks you in advance.

Chromecast Chromecast was made for anyone who is sick watching videos on their laptop. Plug it into an HDTV and connect to your WiFi network to enjoy streaming YouTube videos, Netflix Instant Queue titles, and much more on a larger screen.

Whiskey Stones Drop these little fellows into a drink — whiskey not required — to cool it down without watering it down.

InStash features its fair share of tech-centric gifts, but it goes beyond the gift-giving spectrum, making your guy feel extra special.

Top Finds:

LUCI Advanced Lucid Dream Inducer LUCI gives you the capabilities of creating. This device allows you to control your dreams for the ultimate out-of-body experience. Who wouldn’t want to take flight at will or battle the undead without the risk? The $144 price tag seems minimal compared to the infinite dream possibilities.

Ron Burgundy: Let Me Off At The Top Who doesn’t want more Ron Burgundy in their life? The fictitious news anchor, popularized by Will Ferrell’s outrageously funny acting, is back with a book of his own—just in time for the release of Anchorman 2. Hilarity will surely ensue when reading this.

The Grommet takes pride in launching undiscovered products and helping them succeed. If you are truly looking for a unique gift, take The Grommet’s advice and “buy differently.

Top Finds:

Chillsner There’s nothing worse than a lukewarm beer, right? Chillsner puts those worries to rest. It’s an in-bottle beer chiller, keeping your beer (or any other bottled beverage) delightfully cool – and still allows you to sip from the bottle while it’s in.

Razor Renew After awhile, buying new disposable razors over and over can be a pain. Luckily, Razor Renew brings new life to disposable razors—even knives and scissors!

Probably the most unique online retailer on our list, Man Crates ships their contents in…wait for it…an actual wooden crate—crowbar included. Whoever receives a crate for the holidays will thank you for allowing them to unleash their inner manliness.

Top Finds:

The Bacon Crate Bacon. Enough said. This crate includes bacon, jerky, and bacon-flavored edibles such as gourmet bacon popcorn and peanut brittle!

Outdoor Survival Crate This crate is focused on providing the tools necessary to survive the wilderness or just a weekend camping trip. Multi-tools, a knife, a fire starter, and most importantly an authentic Army survival guide manual are among the many included components.

We hope you enjoyed perusing these unique websites to help in your gift search for that guy on your list. Like all things fun, time flies when exploring these websites; be careful, don’t take too much time on them and forget your other responsibilities. (Just a reminder: your pet is probably getting hungry).